Summer Bucket List for Montgomery, Alabama Locals

Summer is here, and if you’re looking for fun things to do in Montgomery, Alabama, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re planning day trips, making memories with family, or simply looking to explore your hometown, this curated Montgomery summer bucket list from ARC Realty is packed with local favorites and hidden gems.

FOR THE FAMILY

• Spend a day at the Montgomery Zoo
• Visit the W.A. Gayle Planetarium
• Stop by your local library for events or storytime
• Explore Riverfront Park
• Picnic at Jackson Lake Island (you might recognize it from the movie Big Fish)
• Feed animals at Alabama Safari Park

FOR THE FOODIE

• Visit your local farmers market
• Enjoy Food Truck Fridays in Prattville
• Dine farm-to-table at Perennial
• Grab sweet treats at Lorraine’s Bake Shop
• Try fresh peach ice cream at Peach Park
• Brunch with a view at Montgomery Whitewater

FOR THE ART LOVER

• Explore the Alabama Mural Trail
• Attend a live theatre performance
• Visit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
• Paint pottery at Julianne Hansen’s Ceramics
• Attend the Montgomery Film Festival 16
• Take an art class at The Kelly in Wetumpka
  

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FOR THE SPORTS FAN

• Catch a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game
• Kayak the Coosa River in Wetumpka
• Try the duckies at Montgomery Whitewater Park
• Play pickleball at 17 Springs
• Practice your swing at DriveSouth Indoor Golf in Prattville
• Go fishing at Cooter’s Pond

FOR THE ADVENTURER

• Bike along River Region trails
• Go ziplining at Montgomery Whitewater
• Visit the Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook
• Kayak with Coosa River Adventures
• Attend a race at MGM Motor Speedway
• Camp at Chewacla State Park

FOR THE DAY TRIPPER

• Callaway Gardens – Pine Mountain, GA
• Noccalula Falls Park – Gadsden, AL
• U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Huntsville, AL
• Chewacla State Park – Auburn, AL
• Ruby Falls – Chattanooga, TN
• Oak Mountain State Park – Pelham, AL

Make the most of summer 2025 by exploring what Montgomery and the surrounding region has to offer. At ARC Realty, we’re proud to call this vibrant community home — and we’re here to help you feel right at home, too.

Looking for more local tips or ready to find your dream home this summer?

For more summer inspiration and real estate insights, check out our recent post: Summer in Montgomery, AL.